Ghana not progressed because we like changing governments- NPP’s Patricia Appiagyei

Madam Patricia Appiagyei has urged Ghanaians to back the New Patriotic Party (NPP) exclusively in the upcoming elections, expressing her concerns about the potential consequences of a fragmented vote.

Speaking on Angel FM in Kumasi, the current Member of Parliament(MP) for Asokwa Constituency advised against voting in a “skirt and blouse” manner, a term used to describe choosing a candidate from one party for the presidency and another party for parliament. She emphasized that supporting both NPP’s presidential and parliamentary candidates is crucial to ensuring stable progress.

“Look, we have to think long-term,” she said. “When people vote one way for the presidency and another way for parliament, it disrupts the flow of policies and creates a constant push and pull in governance. We can’t afford to be caught in that cycle if we want to see real, tangible development.”

Turning her attention to former President John Dramani Mahama, the NDC flagbearer, Madam Appiagyei voiced her skepticism over his ability to deliver effective leadership. “With all due respect, we need leadership that can move us forward and unify Ghana’s path to growth,” she stated. “Mahama has had his chance. This country requires consistent, progressive governance, not a return to leadership that has already run its course.”

She noted that since Ghana’s independence, the constant back-and-forth between these parties has often meant that long-term development plans are either disrupted or altered drastically, leading to a lack of progress on national priorities.

“Countries that once looked up to Ghana as a role model have long surpassed us. Why? Because they don’t keep pressing ‘reset’ every four years,” she remarked passionately.

One of her main arguments centered on the importance of evaluating parliamentary candidates based on their track record rather than personal grievances or isolated issues. “It’s not fair to discredit a candidate who has worked tirelessly over the last four years simply because of a single issue.

“Let’s look at the full picture and ask ourselves: who has truly contributed to our communities?” she urged. For her, casting a ballot should go beyond individual grievances, focusing instead on what each candidate has achieved for their constituents.

Madam Appiagyei also warned that an NPP presidency alongside an NDC-majority parliament could lead to legislative gridlock, hampering essential policies and slowing down critical projects. “When you have one party leading the executive and another dominating the legislature, it’s the people who suffer in the end. We’re talking about the speed of development here, and every roadblock means lost time and resources,” she explained.

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